November 14, 2012

Went for my twentieth zap today, fourteen to go. That takes me in to December. My hair is growing back. My labs came back clear today for anemia. I am having side effects from the chemo and the Tamoxifen. The Dr. was going to give me pain meds but no thanks, I have to drive myself to and from my appointments and drive my nephew to and from school. Can't be impaired. I will manage with Tylenol. I have to begin B-12 complex. I have to excercise. All I want to do is swim. According to my oncologist I need to walk to work out this leg pain from the Tamoxifen. The foot pain is neuropathy from the chemo, I guess I can walk on my knees? I just have to suffer through it for awhile or get on medication. If I get worse, I have to let the Dr. know. I lost another pound and a half since last weigh in a week ago. I feel good about that. So over all, I am getting better and I don't have any serious side effects involving my organs so I am happy. My boob is brown and dry, it is darkening and swelling from the radiation, the pain is minimal. My skin color is coming back and my head swelling has gone down considerably. I look normal. I looked like a happy face dummy for awhile there with a big yellow, round head. OK, I am sleepy again. Every day, so tired. The vitamin B will help. More later.